Sonnabend Lecture

Sonnabend Lecture

This talk will consider scientific evidence that suggests that we can change our brains by transforming our minds.i

Thursday, March 28, 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

This year’s lecture will be delivered by Dr. Richard Davidson, William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and Founder & Director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Davidson is best known for his groundbreaking work studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought-after expert and speaker, leading conversations on well-being on international stages such as the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Global Council on Mental Health. Time Magazine named Davidson one of “The 100 Most Influential People in the World” in 2006.

This talk will consider scientific evidence that suggests that we can change our brains by transforming our minds and cultivate habits of mind that will improve well-being. These mental training strategies can be used to improve the well-being of children, teachers, parents and ultimately communities. The talk will provide an overview of neuroscientifically validated constituents of well-being and will illustrate how each of these is rooted in specific brain circuits that exhibit plasticity and thus can be modified through training.

This event is free and open to the public, but space is limited.

The public lecture will be followed with time for a Q&A along with a book signing.

Artist Alex Jackson returns to campus as a visiting artist, discussing his work and experience as a professional artist.

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